Working with Ciara has far exceeded my expectations and I am a better version of myself having worked with her. I came to Ciara because I thought I knew how to treat my body, but it was a guessing game and I was exhausted as a result. Working with a knowledgeable, compassionate, professional who knows her stuff and looked at me as an individual has made all the difference. Ciara has all the knowledge to back up her recommendations and she makes it really easy to implement changes. I wake up in the morning before my alarm and go to sleep with energy left in the tank and I'm more attuned to the signals my body is sending me and when it's time to make adjustments.

It was a pleasure working with Ciara. She is a great listener, super knowledgeable, and has a positive mindset. During my time working with Ciara, if there was a new goal or health concern I wanted to work on, she would take the time to research and provide expert information. She really wants to understand the root cause of things and work towards healing them. Thanks to Ciara I was able to come off a medication that I probably would have had to take for the rest of my life. I would definitely recommend working with her!

It was so refreshing working with Ciara. It was the first time I have ever worked with a health professional around food that was nonjudgemental and affirming. She really helped me to feel empowered about my health and confident in my choices. I appreciated how supportive and available Ciara was and her podcast offered some incredible wisdom and insight. I highly recommend working with her and I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out if I ever need help again in the future.

I just graduated from my 3-month nutrition therapy education with Ciara and I’m so much better for having gone through this with her. Finally I learned that there isn’t just one way to achieve good nutritional habitsand goals. Ciara helped me understand that nutrition is customized to fit into my lifestyle and never did she make me feel bad if I slipped up. She only encouraged me. I loved working with her and I highly recommend her and ORA Nutrition & Wellness.

“I worked with Ciara for several months and am very appreciative of how much she helped me. Ciara customized my program and set goals that were realistic. She was extremely knowledgeable and understood what I needed in order to accomplish my health goals. During our conversations I never felt she was judging me, she always spoke with understanding and encouragement. Ciara was always available via email, and responded promptly which made me feel supported in my journey to better health. Thank you, Ciara for being so awesome!”

"I highly recommend Ciara as an excellent resource for nutritional enhancements for practical everyday life. She is easy to talk to and always suggesting helpful changes to try. Ciara is a genuine investment in making improvements to your health and wellness!"

"Ciara is very knowledgeable, helpful and realistic when it comes to assisting clients meet nutritional goals. I was so happy to have found her at the beginning of my twin pregnancy - I feel more prepared to make the right choices for myself and my babies!"

"Eating healthy, acupuncture, walking and yoga...feeling so well that I postponed my knee-replacement surgery indefinitely!"

"I thought I was eating healthy, yet I still had some health issues. Working with ORA, Ciara was able to identify deficiencies in my diet and add vitamin supplements for support. When sticking to these changes, I was able to see an improvement in my energy and digestion right away. 

I always leave my appointments feeling completely informed and prepared to make the right choices for my health. I definitely recommend ORA as your best choice for improving your health with someone that will listen to your needs and truly help you."

"For me it was all about ACCOUNTABILITY!  For years I dealt with symptoms of IBS, although never actually diagnosed with this syndrome. Like you I’m sure, I’ve read hundreds of articles and watched countless videos online about how to achieve better gut health or relieve bloating. And while there were minor differences in each approach, the message was the same…cut out certain trigger foods and make a lifestyle change, not a diet!

I had gone on and off trying the “diet” approach for years, but was never able to maintain consistency. Never wanting to miss out on an opportunity to experience a fun time with friends and family, where I would certainly indulge in food and drink (most often beer) that would bring on certain symptoms, it became a rollercoaster ride for me and my stomach.

When I decided to take control of it, and really make some changes, I asked Ciara for some advice and suggestions. This was not easy for me for two reasons… One, she is basically like family to me and letting someone in on something that I had been struggling with was difficult. Especially someone that close. I know it sounds weird because you should be able to share these things with those closest to you. But, I felt like I didn’t want to burden her with my problem. While my friends and family, Ciara included, were aware that I had “stomach issues” over the years, I don’t think that anyone knew the extent of it. So this was a big step and Ciara made it very easy and comfortable. The second reason was that I thought, “I know what I need to know, I’ve done my research. She’s going to tell me what I already know. I don’t need help”.

I put those two fears aside and decided to go for it. What a great decision for me. And the main reason, there was someone there to finally hold me accountable! Someone to check in and see how I was progressing, to see how I felt and offer assistance with any changes that I might need to make.  Now it wasn’t about just letting myself down by slipping back into old habits, but also letting someone else down who is investing their time and emotion into your health as well.

There was never any feeling of pressure, and expectations were never set too high where I felt I couldn’t achieve them. Ciara asked for my input on my eating and drinking habits. She also used the results of the health survey to identify where my “problem” areas were (as I said earlier, I had done my own research and self-diagnosed some of this previously, but seeing results based on an extensive list of survey questions resonates a lot differently).

My experience thus far has been remarkable. By following specific guidelines and making a few sacrifices (some bigger than others) I no longer feel like I have to miss out on activities or experiences because I worry about my stomach issues kicking in. I know exactly what foods and drinks to keep out of my daily diet. And I don’t mean keep them out for a week or a month, but permanently. The feeling of anxiety, and always wondering what will I do if my stomach acted up while I was here or there, has gone away as well.

Having someone to turn to and lean on or ask advice, or just share a story of accomplishment is a great feeling. It’s a feeling that motivates you to not fall back into old habits. This is by far the most impactful part of my experience with Ciara. Accountability is key!!"